Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist
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Job Description
Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist
Atlanta Heart Specialists | Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Position Overview
Atlanta Heart Specialists (AHS) is seeking a full-time Interventional & Peripheral Cardiologist to join our established physician-led cardiovascular practice serving Metro Atlanta and surrounding North Georgia communities. This opportunity offers a combination of coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, general cardiology, and outpatient procedural care.
The incoming physician will primarily support clinics in Johns Creek, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, with hospital affiliations including Northside Forsyth, Emory Sandy Springs, and Emory Johns Creek.
Key Responsibilities/services Include
- Coronary angiography, PCI, and routine to complex coronary interventions
- Peripheral vascular interventions
- Coronary and peripheral procedures across hospital and office-based laboratory (OBL) settings
- One dedicated OBL day per week
- General cardiology services including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, TEE, and consultations
- Inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular management
- Collaboration with cardiologists, APPs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
The physician will benefit from an established referral network, advanced cardiovascular technology, and strong APP, nursing, and administrative support.
- The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with shared call responsibilities, including:
- STEMI call approximately twice per month
- General cardiology weekend call approximately 1:15
- Approximately 2–3 weeknight calls when not assigned weekend coverage
- NP support managing incoming calls and coordinating with physicians
Compensation includes a competitive base salary, sign-on bonus, and productivity incentives, along with comprehensive benefits, negotiable relocation assistance, and equity/partnership opportunities.
Practice Details
Atlanta Heart Specialists is an established cardiovascular group providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care throughout Metro Atlanta. The practice combines advanced technology, specialized services, and a collaborative physician-led approach.
Practice Highlights Include
- 21 cardiologists, including:
- 12 Non-Invasive Cardiologists
- 6 Interventional Cardiologists
- 3 Electrophysiologists
Eight Full-time Office Locations Throughout Metro Atlanta
- Comprehensive coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, electrophysiology, and general cardiology services
- ICAEL/ICANL-accredited echocardiography and nuclear cardiology services
- ICAVL-accredited noninvasive vascular imaging
- Coronary and peripheral CT angiography and OBL procedural capabilities
- Active clinical research program participating in national multicenter and interventional trials
- Strong APP, nursing, and administrative support
- Established relationships with affiliated Metro Atlanta hospitals
The group is recognized for delivering high-quality cardiovascular care through clinical innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes.
- Culture & Environment
- Collegial, physician-led private practice environment
- Strong APP and clinical support structure
- Opportunity to maintain a diverse coronary and peripheral interventional practice
- Access to OBL services and advanced cardiovascular technologies
- Focus on innovation, clinical research, and quality outcomes
- Physician autonomy with long-term equity and partnership opportunities
- Commitment to continued practice growth and professional development
Location Highlights
Metro Atlanta offers an excellent combination of metropolitan amenities, family-friendly suburban communities, and outdoor recreation. Physicians can enjoy convenient access to Atlanta while living in Johns Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, or surrounding areas.
Highlights Include
- Highly regarded public and private school options
- Family-friendly neighborhoods and diverse housing opportunities
- Access to Atlanta's dining, entertainment, sports, and cultural attractions
- Outdoor recreation at Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River, and North Georgia mountains
- Convenient access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Growing healthcare market and thriving suburban communities
Qualifications
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine
Board Certified / Eligible in Interventional Cardiology
- Completion of accredited U.S. Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology training programs
- MD or DO
- Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
- Peripheral vascular training and procedural experience preferred
- Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and quality outcomes
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, general cardiology services, and outpatient procedural care across multiple clinic and hospital locations. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care while participating in clinical research.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 627 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $538k (middle half $458k–$609k)245 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Georgia | 17 active | 635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 9% offer loan repayment566 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 256 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$326k | $46/wRVU × 7,095 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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